Counselling Skills Certificate CPCAB Level 2 - Online Live

About the Tutor: Nic Boniface

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This Level 2 course will involve full learner participation and self-reflection. There will be personal and sensitive discussions in small and large groups, group activities and role plays in pairs or triads (groups of three) followed by observer feedback.

You will keep a weekly personal learning journal which provides evidence of your learning. Your written and practical skills will be demonstrated, observed and formatively assessed during the course, by a variety of tutor, peer and self-evaluation. You will be given assignments and/ or a research project/ presentation. There is a short external assessment set by CPCAB taken towards the end of the course.

Please Note: A minimum of 85% attendance is required on this course as well as the timely completion of assignments. We would not expect students to be absent for more than 4 classes during the course or for more than two consecutive classes. A high level of commitment and up to 3-4 hours per week of self-directed learning outside of classes is essential.

A notebook and pen and/or a laptop.

For online courses, blended courses or classes which need to be moved online due to bad weather etc. you will need a computer/ laptop with a camera and access to Zoom.

You will be given a student handbook (text book) at the beginning of the course. The cost of the handbook is covered by the course fee. There is no need to buy any resources before the start of the course.

The next step on your counseling journey is the Certificate in Applied Counselling Studies CPCAB Level 3 (CAST-L3). See www.cpcab.co.uk

Please ask your tutor for more details during the course and please see our website at www.kentadulteducation.co.uk for further details.

During your course your tutor will offer information in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition, some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. The KAE website has information about these courses and for developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers Service (NCS).

Before enrolling on this level 2 course, you will need to complete an online application form available at this link - https://forms.office.com/r/5GDWBwXyB3

Following submission of your application you will need to complete the online literacy assessment using the link - https://forms.office.com/r/YUrHqyUurx

These forms check your suitability for the course and help identify any additional support you may require. If you are successful with your application and assessment you will be contacted and then you will need to book an interview slot by calling 03000 412222. The interview will typically take place via the telephone, but it may be a Zoom interview.

The interview involves an informal and honest discussion with a CounsellingTutor/ Curriculum Leader about your personal readiness and the content and level of the course. This ensures that you understand the personal, educational and financial commitments.

Places are often taken up quickly so early application is highly recommended. It is not necessary to have completed the Introduction to Counselling Skills Level 2 before enrolling on this course, but we do advise those with no previous listening/ helping experience and knowledge to do so.

It is recommended that you don't enrol on this course if you have undergone a life-changing experience during the last 12 months, for example, a bereavement, as there is an expectation for personal self-reflection on previous life experiences.

You will need to have access to a computer/ laptop with an Internet connection and you will need a degree of computer literacy. All coursework and assignments will need to be completed electronically and uploaded onto an online folder.